Watch: Kobe Bryant gets dislocated finger popped into place

With a little more than two minutes remaining in the game and San Antonio leading 107–102, Bryant slipped and dislocated the middle finger on his right hand while chasing a loose ball. The 18-time All-Star immediately began holding his hand in pain before walking toward the Lakers’ bench.

Once he got there, longtime Lakers trainer Gary Vitti grasped Bryant’s hand and popped the finger back into place. The motion caused Bryant to flex at the knees, but he walked back onto the court in hopes of remaining in the game.

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